Prologis
logistics
Director,DataCenterPreconstruction
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“Director, Data Center Preconstruction at Prologis. Skills: preconstruction activities, data center projects, design, construction, procurement, scheduling, contracting, cost management. Participate in feasibility studies, site evaluations, and risk assessments to optimize project planning. Oversee design development, ensuring alignment with operational needs, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability standards”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure seamless project execution from inception to construction; ensure alignment with business objectives; drive efficiency and scalability; drive project success; ensure project success; ensure compliance with industry regulations, building codes, and environmental and safety standards; establish efficient contracting structures; improve efficiency, quality, and speed
Industry & Context.
risk assessments; creative thinking
Ability to travel, as necessary, to projects
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of experience in construction, design, or engineering, with a focus on pre-construction and large-scale data center projects, Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing pre-construction activities for complex, high-value projects, Experience in data center design and construction process, including greenfields and retrofits
Nice to Have
Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, commercial acumen with expertise in cost estimation, procurement strategies, and contract negotiation, In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, building codes, and sustainability standards within the data center industry, Self-motivated and ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal direction, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Promote a positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on Customer satisfaction, efficiency, and effectiveness, Demonstrate willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed, Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes
What You'll Do.
Participate in feasibility studies
and risk assessments to optimize project planning
Oversee design development
ensuring alignment with operational needs
and sustainability standards
Establish and refine standardized pre-construction processes to drive efficiency and scalability
Engage with procurement team during OFCI vendor bidding process and bid leveling
Develop best practices for procurement of OFCI equipment for Prologis data centers
Oversee and lead implementation of AutoDesk Construction Cloud platform program wide for PLD Data centers
Direct and lead general contractor requests for proposals
and conduct general contractor interviews
Develop conceptual project design and construction schedules in P6 for use during the bidding and design phase
Update schedules weekly and monthly as required
Review contractor cost estimation
and procurement strategies to ensure project success
Oversee project estimate deliverables from conceptual to final GMP
Oversee project buyout by general contractor from GMP to complete buyout
Ensure compliance with industry regulations
and environmental and safety standards
Provide project level reporting on project forecasts
and key performance metrics
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop standardized processes, drive efficiencies, and ensure alignment with business objectives; Interact daily with Prologis data center, development, and deployment teams; Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, engineers, general contractors, and regulatory bodies, to drive project success; Work closely with supply chain and legal teams to establish efficient contracting structures; Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, scheduling, contracting, cost management, risk assessments, project forecasts, key performance metrics, project management
Full Job Description
At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next. **Job Title:** Director, Data Center Preconstruction **Company:** Prologis **A day in the life** As the Director Data Center Preconstruction, you be a part of strategic planning and execution of pre-construction activities for a portfolio of data center projects. This role requires deep expertise in design, construction, procurement, scheduling, contracting and cost management to ensure seamless project execution from inception to construction. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to develop standardized processes, drive efficiencies, and ensure alignment with business objectives. The position requires a high degree of energy, passion, outgoing personality, technical competence and integrity. The person will interact daily with Prologis data center, development, and deployment teams. **Key responsibilities include:** * Participate in feasibility studies, site evaluations, and risk assessments to optimize project planning. * Oversee design development, ensuring alignment with operational needs, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability standards. * Establish and refine standardized pre-construction processes to drive efficiency and scalability. * Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, engineers, general contractors, and regulatory bodies, to drive project success. * Engage with procurement team during OFCI vendor bidding process and bid leveling. * Develop best practices for pro
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